KST to HKT Time Converter
Convert Korea Standard Time to Hong Kong Time instantly.
Scroll the timeline to check any hour of the day.
Korea Standard Time
KST
5:26
Hong Kong Time
HKT
4:26
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How the KST to HKT time difference works
HKT is 1 hour behind KST. Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone of South Korea. Hong Kong Time (HKT) is the time zone of Hong Kong. For example, 9:00 AM KST is 8:00 AM HKT. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
1 hour
Daylight saving
Neither
KST offset
UTC+9
HKT offset
UTC+8
KST to HKT conversion chart
| Korea Standard Time (KST) | Hong Kong Time (HKT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to meet
A standard 9 to 5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM KST (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM HKT). Schedule inside that window to catch both coasts during business hours.
Cities in each time zone
Korea Standard Time (KST)
SeoulBusanIncheonDaeguDaejeon
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
Hong KongKowloonVictoriaTsuen Wan
KST to HKT questions
Is HKT ahead of or behind KST?
HKT is 1 hour behind KST. So 9:00 AM KST is 8:00 AM HKT, and 5:00 PM KST is 4:00 PM HKT.
What time is it in HKT when it is 12:00 PM KST?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) KST in Korea Standard Time, it is 11:00 AM HKT in Hong Kong Time.
How many hours difference is there between KST and HKT?
There is a 1 hour difference. Hong Kong Time (HKT) runs 1 hour behind Korea Standard Time (KST).
Do KST and HKT observe daylight saving time?
Neither Korea Standard Time nor Hong Kong Time observes daylight saving time, so the 1 hour difference between them is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and HKT?
A standard 9-to-5 workday overlaps from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM KST (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM HKT). Scheduling inside that window keeps the call during business hours in both Korea Standard Time and Hong Kong Time.
Which cities use KST and HKT?
Korea Standard Time (KST) covers cities such as Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon. Hong Kong Time (HKT) covers cities such as Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria, Tsuen Wan.